404

Millennia has passed since the last time we met. In those thousands of years, our world has shifted through immeasurable changes. Do I remember the sound of your voice? How does your face glow when you smile? Do you still wear that coat, the one that makes you resemble a Soviet revolutionary? Millennia has passed since we last drank together. In those thousands of years, our tastes have changed. Do you now take your coffee black? How many shots of tequila can you handle before you fall around, laughing in a gleeful stupor? Did your bubble tea order change? Millennia has passed since we were able to embrace. In those thousands of years, a hug has become a threat. A handshake is now contraband, and a kiss carries with it a death sentence. Are you safe? Are you lonely? Do you miss me as much as I miss you? Millennia has passed since friends, family, lovers were allowed to simply be. In those thousands of years, our compromises have done good to others, but left ourselves empty.